The Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Police Department or Jackson County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests March 4-March 17. Note that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office

March 14

Anthony Paul Arnold, 33, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/distribute methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear; wreckless driving, driving wrong way on dual lane, failure to heed light or siren, resisting a public officer, driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $35,000 was set. Thomas Tenhagen made the arrest.

Kevin Lee Oconner, 35, of Katydid Lane, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/distribute methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance on prison/jail premises. A secured bond of $40,000 was set. Thomas Tenhangen made the arrest.

Sarina L. Collins, 31, of Inaian Creek Drive, Liberty, SC, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/distribute methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $30,000 was set. Thomas Tenhagen made the arrest.

John Robert Parker, 36, of Clyde Downs Road, was charged with domestic violence protective order violation. No bond was set. Joel Lynch made the arrest.

Charles Stanley Pilkerton, 38, of Meadow Lane, was charged with failure to pay child support. A bond of $3,402 was set.

Andrew Parker Casto, 20, of Harris Drive, was charged with DWI, possession of marijuana up to a 1/2 oz., possession of drug paraphernalia. A secured bond of $20,000 was set. Jonathan Phillips made the arrest.

Bruce Guy Connor, 50, of Gibson Road, was charged with failure to register as a sex offender. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. Ryan Angel made the arrest.

Timothy Allen Gibson, 46, of Chatahoochee Lane, was issued a true bill of indictment; obtaining property under false pretenses. A secured bond of $20,000 was set. David Blanton made the arrest.

Brandy Joe Charles, 39, of Shope Road, was issued a fugitive warrant: Burglary in 1st degree/theft by taking. A secured bond of $50,000 was set. David Blanton made the arrest.

Justin Kyle Hodgin, 25, of South Skeenah Road, was issued a true bill of indictment; possessing stolen goods/property. A secured bond of $20,000 was set. David Blanton made the arrest.

Michael Edward Carpenter, 44, of Georgia Road, was issued a true bill of indictment; Assault on a court officer. A secured bond of $20,000 was set. David Blanton made the arrest.

Michael Anthony Passafume, 43, of Leaning Tree Lane, was issued a true bill of indictment; habitual felon. A secured bond of $20,000 was set. David Blanton made the arrest.

March 15

Danny Lee Thomas Jr., 21, of Newman Road, was charged with failure to appear in court. No bond was set. Adam Crawford made the arrest.

March 16

Brandy Jane Watkins, 33, of Rebel Ridge Road, was charged with simple assault. No bond was set. Jeffrey Dumford made the arrest.

March 17

Christopher David Karr, 37, of Bryson City Road, was charged with assault on a female. No bond was set. Joshua Steward made the arrest.

Callie May Biddix, 29, of Lambert Branch Road, was charged with felony larceny. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. Brett Holcombe made the arrest.

Donna Michelle Dodgins, 32, of Green Street, was charged with contempt of court, perjury. A secured bond of $16,000 was set. Justin Norman made the arrest.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department

March 4

Rakesha Leigh Crowe, 22, of Adams Creek Road, was charged with failure to appear; driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $4,500 was set. Andrew Parker made the arrest.

Shaina Marie Taylor, 22, of Straight Fork Road, was charged with failure to appear; driving while license revoked, failure to wear a seat belt. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Robert Nicholson made the arrest.

March 5

Dustin Shane Harris, 23, of Cullowhee Mountain, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon. A written promise was given. Tyson Crawford made the arrest.

Justin Robert Mayhew, 26, of Mini Ha Ha Drive, was charged as a governor’s warrant fugitive. No bond was set. Rollie James made the arrest.

March 6

Christopher Tanner, 50, of Springvalley Road, was charged with lewd acts/molestation of a victim 12 to 16 years of age, fugitive from another state. A secured bond of $300,000 was set. Andrew Parker made the arrest.

Julie Anne Smith, 45, of Holly Forest Lane, was charged with failure to appear; misdemeanor larceny. A secured bond of $2,000 was set. Stephen Watson made the arrest.

Scott Dean Ashe, 42, of Blake Branch, was charged with communicating threats, false imprisonment, assault on a female. A secured bond of $3,000 was set. Johnathan Jones made the arrest.

March 7

Scott Dean Ashe, 42, of Blake Branch Road, was charged with kidnapping and arson. A secured bond of $50,000 was set. John Buchanan made the arrest.

Donna Lynn Few, 54, of Big Ridge Road, was charged with failure to appear; fictitious title/registration, card/tag, driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. Daniel Wellmon made the arrest.

March 8

Daniel Jacob Aiken, 21, of Canada Road, was charged with possession of stolen goods/property, larceny, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. A secured bond was set. Ernest Sherman made the arrest.

Daniel E. Leddy, 44, of Soldier Point, was charged with assault on a female. No bond was set. James Henry made the arrest.

Robert Eugene Flippo, 55, of Fisher Branch, was charged with failure to appear; BO insurance. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. Rollie James made the arrest.

Carla Nicole Messer, 29, of Sergeant Loop, was charged with driving while license revoked, revoked unsupervised probation. A secured bond of $3,000 was set. Tyson Crawford made the arrest.

Saith David Cucumber, 17, of East Main Street, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, burglary. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. Darrell Brooks made the arrest.

Steven Dale Patterson, 61, of Yonder Way, was charged with failure to appear; driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Andrew Parker made the arrest.

Robert Allen Hooper, 36, of Carr Lumbar Co Road, was charged with breaking an entering. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Robert Nicholson made the arrest.

March 10

Cinda Justine Taylor, 24, of Reuben Taylor Road, was charged with misdemeanor larceny. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Robert Nicholson made the arrest.

Michael Anthony Jumper, 39, of Wrights Creek Road, was charged with resisting, obstruction, or delay. A written promise was given. Andrew Parker made the arrest.

March 11

Austin Joseph Welch, 19, of Yellow Hill Road, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, attempted breaking and entering. A secured bond of $2,500 was set. Darrell Brooks made the arrest.

March 12

Efrain Garcia Munoz, 36, of Burbon Street, was charged with failure to appear; driving left of center. A secured bond of $6,000 was set. Kenneth Woodring made the arrest.

Thomas Frank Scott, 32, of Dills Branch Road, was charged with misdemeanor larceny. A secured bond of $10,000 was set. Kenneth Woodring made the arrest.

Cameron Spencer Davis, 22, of Catamount Peaks Apartments, was charged with failure to appear; operating a vehicle with no insurance, expired registration card/tag. A secured bond of $500 was set. Stephen Watson made the arrest.

Melissa Lyn Owle Long, 44, of Jenkins Creek, was charged with felony worthless checks. A secured bond of $2,000 was set. Stephen Watson made the arrest.

Billy Jack Hicks, 40, of Wrights Creek Road, was charged with parole and probation violations. A secured bond was set. Kenneth Woodring made the arrest.

March 13

Christopher William Lusk, 23, was charged with failure to appear; open container, speeding. A secured bond of $500 was set. Dwight McMahan made the arrest.

March 14

Paul Nathaniel Murray, 27, of Calender Court, was charged with expired/no inspection, speeding, expired registration card/tag, operating a vehicle with no insurance, cancel/revoked/suspended certification/tag. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Brandon Elders made the arrest.

March 15

Donna Elaine Scott, 50, of Badger Trail, was charged with embezzlement. A secured bond of $5,000 was set.

June Chester Welch, 47, Adams Creek Road, was charged with failure to appear; no operator’s license. A secured bond of $500 was set. Daniel Wellmon made the arrest.

Bryan Keith Cody, 40, of Ida Lane, was charged with failure to appear; Driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $1,500 was set. Sean Bryson made the arrest.

Charity Colleen Littlejohn, 26, of Joshua Toineeta Road, was charged with failure to appear; misdemeanor larceny. A secured bond of $5,000 was set. Kenneth Woodring made the arrest.

Christopher William Lusk, 22, of Towne Park Drive, was charged with driving while impaired. An unsecured bond of $500 was set. Donald Allen made the arrest.

March 16

John Holmes Milner, 19, of Dixie Lane, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. Written promise was given. James Henry made the arrest.

Nicki Yvonne Lewis, 39, of Mills Branch Road, was charged with criminal damage to property (vandalism) and simple assault. A written promise was given. Daniel Wellmon made the arrest.

Sarah Ann Birdsell, 26, of Spirit Mountain, was charged with failure to appear; failure to stop at a stop sign/flashing redlight. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Kenneth Woodring made the arrest.

Steven Cody Moore, 21, of Fisher Creek Road, was charged with violation of a court order, domestic criminal trespassing, breaking and entering. No bond was set. James Henry made the arrest.

Dylan Randall Taylor, 21, of Brett Court, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. A secured bond was set. Daniel Wellmon made the arrest.

March 17

Charles Clay Franks, 26, of Popplewell, was charged with driving while license revoked. A secured bond of $1,000 was set. Brandon Hooper made the arrest.

Macon County Crime StoppersWorking together to make a difference(828)349-2600 or 1-866-374-TIPS (8477)